fifth form

Chapter 3054 Deployment
"This is the physical circulation method of the 'Cloud Technique'!"

Lei Zun Zhe explained the physical cultivation of the Cloud Technique to Zhang Xuezhou.

Explanation and examples are two different things; only in actual combat can the physical abilities of Cloud Technique be properly demonstrated.

It was extremely difficult for Venerable Lei to make a big move in his old age, and Zhang Xuezhou also took the opportunity to refer to this case while keeping Venerable Lei in check.

When he detoxifies himself, he will exhibit the state of avoiding poison and physical techniques, and the same applies when Lei Zunzhe detoxifies.

While constantly exerting his strength to resist the adverse effects, Zhang Xuezhou could clearly sense that Venerable Lei was constantly enduring the impact of the elixir.

He constantly referenced and verified the contents of the "Cloud Techniques" he obtained.

The physical cultivation methods of Body Technique and Cloud Technique are completely different. Body Technique focuses on continuously strengthening the body internally to gain various powers, while Cloud Technique emphasizes using harsh external conditions to impact the body and thus form physical resistance.

This is also why Zhang Xuezhou couldn't use physical techniques to replace cloud techniques.

There are internal techniques and external techniques; it is difficult to unite different forces into a cohesive whole, let alone the techniques derived from different forces.

"It seems that only in the demonic form can the fusion of the physical body and wings of the Cloud Technique be completed!"

Zhang Xuezhou kept observing and thinking, deducing his own needs.

At his level of cultivation, most cultivators would focus on maximizing the practical effects of their spells, lest they possess only a high level of attainment.

Zhang Xuezhou was no exception; he was also refining the techniques he possessed.

In particular, the higher the cultivation realm he pursues, the more than just a bottomless pit becomes. Continuously refining pills could potentially turn him into a 'human pill' and devour him. The risks involved are too great, so Zhang Xuezhou must stop and wait for a suitable opportunity to cultivate. It is only natural that he would supplement his own methods.

"Human bodies are ultimately different from demon bodies. When Lei Zunzhe's body was transformed into a demon, it was constantly twisted, which resulted in his ugly face. Without a hat, mask, or other such items, he could even frighten ordinary people. Even his physical body was twisted. This twisting also made it difficult for him to master the Cloud Technique!"

"The Peacock Transformation of the Peacock King is one possible approach. Transforming into a peacock and then practicing the Cloud Technique might yield different results!"

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Demons can transform into humans, but the difficulty for humans to transform into demons is entirely different.

Ninety-nine percent of demons have fewer acupoints than humans. It's easy to increase the number of acupoints by adding some pseudo-acupoints, but it's a completely different level of difficulty to reduce the number of acupoints from many to none.

Peacocks also have fewer acupoints than humans. The acupoints of the human transformed from the Peacock King are different from those of normal humans. It is not easy for Zhang Xuezhou to master this technique. He may very well end up with a half-human, half-peacock state due to incomplete transformation, even if he can freely change his body size.

"If the Peacock King could demonstrate more, perhaps I could grasp the secret and integrate the Cloud Technique into the Peacock Transformation!"

Zhang Xuezhou looked at Lei Zunzhe, his own thoughts constantly surfacing in his mind.

Zhang Xuezhou's idea did not change after he obtained the Peacock Transformation technique. His transformed Yang Soul had been modified by the Venerable One and he had also cultivated the Yuan Dan Technique, which made his Yang Soul's transformation quite unique. There was even a precedent of him transforming into a dragon-like form.

Combining the advantage of his flexible body, Zhang Xuezhou felt that there was a considerable probability that his physical body could transform into a peacock.

Jade Wings and Wind and Thunder Wings are only one level apart, but the latter's flight power can reach the top of the Three Realms, and it shows its advantage in the most dangerous environments. This is highly compatible with Zhang Xuezhou's cultivation method for survival, so it is not surprising that he is so eager for it.

If given the opportunity to push things forward, Zhang Xuezhou will certainly seize it.

"Lord Lei, how are you feeling? Would you like another one?"

"I feel good!"

Lei Zun Zhe felt the tension and drowsiness in his mind subside significantly, and he no longer had that feeling of impending twilight.

At least he no longer had to worry about never waking up again once he closed his eyes. The erysipelas was gradually subsiding in his body, but the stench and nausea were hard to get rid of. Venerable Lei felt a constant nausea in his heart, and he vaguely felt as if he wanted to vomit filth.

The effect of the pill in prolonging life is real, but the negative effects are also severe. Even if Venerable Lei wanted to prolong his life even longer, he would not be able to take a second pill in a short period of time.

"Master Li, you are truly skilled!"

He made a fool of himself when he took the pill, almost vomiting, and dared not take it again. When Lei Zun Zhe looked at Li Shao Jun, he saw that Li Shao Jun's face had turned red several times before returning to normal, and most of his silver-white hair had even turned back to black.

Lei Zun Zhe felt a pang of anxiety, realizing that Li Shao Jun was indeed a capable person.

Not only did the opponent successfully refine the elixir, but they were also incredibly skilled in combat, and the effects of taking the poison pill were almost imperceptible.

"I can easily handle such a small pill," Li Shaojun said, shaking his head. "If it weren't for the fact that this pill cannot be taken in large quantities and would make it difficult to prolong life, my Longevity Pill would be considered complete!"

"The Taoist priest is right!"

Lei Zun Zhe nodded repeatedly.

If possible, Venerable Lei would naturally hope that Li Shaojun would produce more longevity pills of various kinds, preferably longevity pills that can be taken multiple times.

Currently, these longevity pills, let alone the problem of difficulty in taking them multiple times, are not something that most people would like to take multiple times.

Lei Zun Zhe clearly agreed with Li Shao Jun's efforts to greatly improve the Longevity Pill.

“If you have any needs for alchemy, medicine making, or material collection, please feel free to call me,” Venerable Lei said, patting his chest.

"I haven't had any lately..."

“If Your Excellency has some free time, you could collect more of the herbs I mentioned, so that when the Daoist Master completes the pills, there won’t be only a few pills from one batch. You could get a few more then,” Zhang Xuezhou interjected in a low voice, “Daoist Master Li may be embarrassed to ask, but we can’t just sit idly by!”

"Hahaha, I know, I know!"

Lei Zunzhe nodded repeatedly as if he had just understood, while Li Shaojun stroked his beard and let out a dry laugh, wondering what kind of medicine Zhang Xuezhou was ordering Lei Zunzhe to collect this time.

In short, Zhang Xuezhou provided the elixir and also took the profits, while Li Shaojun was responsible for taking the blame.

Looking at the pill that had been tucked into his sleeve when he took it, Li Shaojun felt fortunate that he hadn't taken it, otherwise he might have broken the aging technique.

"With the help of Venerable Lei, I have successfully produced four pills. I will give you two of these pills, and use the rest to analyze their pharmacology so that I can improve them next time!"

Li Shaojun distributed the pills and closed the brocade box.

The aging Thunder Venerable was far easier to fool than one might imagine.

Of course, Li Shaojun had been stationed in Chang'an for the past few years, and through the Empress Dowager and others, he had come into contact with some secrets. He knew that some old officials in the court had done a lot of work, but had not received the elixir. They had been busy for nothing and had died feeling frustrated.

Compared to these veteran officials, Lei Zunzhe's work yielded a much higher return, and he became increasingly active in his work.

"I wonder how many longevity pills Dongfang Shuo has hidden. If he has enough, wouldn't he be able to do whatever he wants in the future? Did this guy swindle the pills from the Celestial Court, or did he infiltrate the Celestial Court?"

Looking at Zhang Xuezhou, who looked regretful that he couldn't take the pill, Li Shaojun felt that this guy was too good at pretending.

He believed that Zhang Xuezhou possessed more than one longevity elixir, otherwise he wouldn't have been so generous.

Moreover, just seeing Zhang Xuezhou's face, which looked too young for his body, Li Shaojun felt that Zhang Xuezhou might have taken too many longevity pills.

As long as he wasn't sold out by Zhang Xuezhou, Li Shaojun felt that cooperating with him was indeed a good thing.